Wyden bill would direct companies to shift from opt-out requirements to opt-in
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday that he said would protect consumers from online free trial scams and hard-to-cancel…
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Wyden cosponsors bill to close ‘Charleston Loophole’ on gun sales
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Thursday he is co-sponsoring legislation that would close a loophole letting gun sales proceed if a…
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Merkley, Bonamici introduce legislation to ban asbestos
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen Jeff Merkley and Rep.Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) teamed up to introduce the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023,…
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Oregon DHS honors Deschutes, Clatsop county child welfare social workers
The Oregon Department of Human Services celebrates National Social Work Month in March. Social work is inherent in the work done by the Child Welfare…
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Crook County mine neighbors say operation contaminated water; Knife River, state agency dispute claims
Two-dozen neighbors of a mine northwest of Prineville, and their attorney claim mining operations have contaminated the their water. But a state…
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Oregon State Treasury completes nearly $1 billion bond sale, offers residents opportunity to invest in state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Treasury recently completed a $990 million General Obligation (GO) bond sale through its Buy Oregon Bonds…
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Central Cascade wilderness overnight permit reservations start soon; FS says they’ve reduced heavy use
Starting next week, you can make reservations for camping in the coming months in wilderness areas on the Deschutes and Willamette national…
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Gov. Kotek signs $200 million emergency housing, homelessness crisis response package into law
Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bills 5019 and 2001 into law Wednesday during her first ceremonial bill signing as governor after both bills passed with…
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The sky’s the limit at RDM — unless you’re hunting for a parking space during spring break
They warned everyone before spring break — and on Wednesday afternoon, Redmond Municipal Airport said it “has recently been experiencing very…
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Bend Municipal Airport to receive $1.6 million from federal infrastructure law for control tower
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that the Bend Municipal Airport will receive $1.6 million from the Bipartisan…
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Oregon hospitals, unions report reaching ‘historic’ agreement on staffing, patient care legislation
The Oregon Nurses Association, the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, Service Employees International Union Local 49 and the…
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SE Bend man frustrated by accumulation of trash in front of his home; city official explains cleanup process
Bill Bryan has lived in his home in southeast Bend for the past 25 years. He shared with NewsChannel21 that he’s frustrated, trying to deal with an…
Continue Reading Merkley, Wyden announce nearly $50 million to Oregon organizations for housing services, support
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is…
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Gov. Kotek orders Oregon public flags to half-staff to honor Nashville shooting victims, survivors
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation ordering the lowering of flags to half-staff, Governor Tina Kotek…
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State agency issues warning on risks of self-directed IRAs
As more people look for alternative ways to save for retirement, self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs) have become increasingly…
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Bend Parks and Rec, Bend PD partner to remind dog owners of leash requirements, other park rules
Parks and trails will be busy this spring, and Bend Park and Recreation District and the Bend Police Department are partnering this week to remind…
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Oregon to provide another $170 million in Pandemic EBT food aid to 434,000 children
The Oregon Department of Human Services said Monday it will begin issuing $170 million in Pandemic EBT food benefits to 434,000 students and young…
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Lingering ‘winter’ snow or not, ODOT says Oregon’s studded tire season ends Friday, as scheduled
With the start of spring (if not warm spring weather) comes the annual deadline to remove studded tires. Oregon drivers must remove studded tires…
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Deschutes County law enforcement agencies plan enhanced traffic enforcement over spring break
Oregon schools are on spring break this week, and Deschutes County law enforcement agencies are reminding everyone to be safe — and planning three…
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Gov. Kotek issues drought declaration for Deschutes, Grant counties, directs state help
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Friday that she has declared a drought in Deschutes and Grant counties through Executive Order 23-08, and directed state…
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